Masterman Accolades

MATHCOUNTS

Masterman MathCounts team won the Philadelphia MathCounts competition at Temple University. All 10 of our 7th and 8th graders placed in the top 21 of the 77 participants, with the following students making the Countdown Round and finishing in the top 10:

In addition, four students worked together in the Team Round and got all 10 questions correct; the first time any team has done this in the 9 years Mr. Taranta has coached MathCounts!

MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS

The middle school robotics won an award for most innovative robot in their first robotics competition in which they became finalists. They progress to the State competition on March 12th.

HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEAM

The high school math team is among the top 25 (13th place ) in the state in the PA Math League competition series. There are over 180 teams competing. Rei Chiu (junior) is tied for first in the state with a perfect score after 5 competitions.

Sports News

Congratulations to Masterman's Swimming and Diving Team who became Philadelphia Public League Champs!

The Boys' Basketball team defeated Dobbins High School last week and now moves on to the State playoffs in March. Location to be determined.

Facilities

We are excited to announce that we will receive the funding for 2 science lab renovations. You may recall that we were crossing our fingers to receive funding for a second lab. We received great luck and BOTH chemistry rooms on the third floor will be fully renovated. Approximate start time for renovation will begin this summer.

WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS

We have already ordered two water filtration systems to replace two fountains at Masterman. One filtration system will be located on the fourth floor near the cafeteria. The second system's location will be determined.

The Arts

INSTRUMENTAL MUSICThirty seven (37) High School students and 64 Middle School students made All-City band, orchestra, choir and jazz band this year, including several students winning Principal chairs in their ensembles. We also had several students make PMEA District and Regional Ensembles.

TECHNOLOGY

Google Expeditions visited our school recently and brought a 3D simulation using Google cardboard devices. We were excited to have the opportunity to participate, free of charge, and wowed a lot of 5th-8th grade classes.

SAVE THE DATE

Coffee and catch-up with the principal will take place Friday, March 4th @ 8:45am, faculty lounge (4th floor). All are welcome!